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How long to get a reply after application through referral?

How long does it take for firms to get back to you after applying?

 

I am applying for the middle east offices through referral.

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Andrea
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on Jul 02, 2022
BCG Project Leader | INSEAD MBA | Interviewer and recruiting channel member | Real cases with detailed feedback

Typically, you will receive an answer within 1-2 weeks of applying. Though, this can vary by company, amount of applications, time of year, etc. 

I would note that since it is summer and Eid holidays are coming up, it may take the firm longer to respond (~2-4 weeks). 

If you do not receive a response in several weeks, you can reach out to the recruiting team and check if they have received all the information required for your application. 
 

Best of luck, 

Andrea

Anonymous A
on Jul 02, 2022
Thanks a lot Andrea!
Deleted user
on Jul 02, 2022

My application was only answered after one month (!), even though I was invited to join and already in touch with the team I worked for.

The recruiter was ill, so everything took a bit longer …

After a couple of weeks (3-4), I think you can send a reminder if you know who the recruiter is.

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Lucie
Coach
on Jul 04, 2022
10+yrs recruiting & BCG Project leader

it depends if you go through “organized recruiting waves”, then it would take approx. 2 weeks, if you go “off-cycle” then it takes 2-4 weeks. if you still dont hear after that time, reach out to the recruiter. 

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Ashwin
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on Jul 02, 2022
Bain Senior Manager , Deloitte Director| 200+ MBB Offers | INSEAD

Typically 1-2 weeks. EID holidays could delay the response a bit 

Thanks 

Ashwin 

Anonymous A
on Jul 02, 2022
Thanks a lot Ashwin!
Ian
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on Jul 03, 2022
Top US BCG / MBB Coach - 5,000 sessions |Tech, Platinion, Big 4 | 9/9 personal interviews passed | 95% candidate success

Hi there,

It should be a matter of weeks. Feel free to reach out the person who referred you if you haven't heard anything in 3+ weeks.

Good luck!

Udayan
Coach
on Jul 04, 2022
Top rated Case & PEI coach/Multiple real offers/McKinsey EM in New York /12 years recruiting experience

There’s a few factors that affect this. Typically if a partner refers your application then you should hear back within the week, especially if the partner is actively interested in hiring you. 
outside of this it can take a few weeks for them to get back and will require follow up from your end as well to the person who recommended you 

Clara
Coach
on Jul 05, 2022
McKinsey | Awarded professor at Master in Management @ IE | MBA at MIT |+180 students coached | Integrated FIT Guide aut

Hello!

They would contact your over email, since that is the contact you provide them in the CV, that is what the referrer gives HR. 

 

Cheers, 

Clara

Anonymous B
on Nov 03, 2022
Would you apply on the website after a referral or does HR invite you to apply?
Moritz
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on Jul 04, 2022
ex-McKinsey EM & Interviewer | 7/8 offer rate for 4+ sessions | High impact sessions + FREE materials & exercises

Hi there,

This can take anywhere between a day and a few weeks. If you don't hear back after 8 weeks let's say, I'd send a friendly email to the person referring you. Simply tell them what happened (or didn't) and ask whether they had any info for you.

I know it's hard to patient but that's your only option at this point.

Best of luck!

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